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| Ready for Christmas |
We've been parked in Southern California since the end of October. Most of our time has been spent in Acton, which is in the hills (some call them "mountains") between Los Angeles and the Antelope Valley, or the "High Desert," as it is often referred to. We like this park primarily because it is just about half way between my son, in the Santa Clarita Valley, and my daughter, in Lancaster (Antelope Valley). The park itself (Soledad Canyon RV Park) is unremarkable. Much of it is closed down pending repairs--repairs that never seem to get done. We've been coming here three years now, and not much has changed.
The joy of our visit is the kids and our delightful granddaughter, Sophie. Most of our time this year has been with Sophie (and her parents). The children grow up so fast that every single moment we have with them is of immeasurable value. This year we were able to enjoy Halloween and Thanksgiving with Sophie, and we'll be sharing Christmas with her too. I feel incredibly blessed.
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| A Halloween mermaid |
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| Little Pilgrim |
Still, the only visiting time we really have, when our kids are fortunate enough to still be among the working, is the weekends. So two and half months condenses down to a dozen or so visits, and those visits will be coming to an end very soon. On January 2, we'll be heading east again for another spin around the country (God willing).
There hasn't been too much to talk about lately given the fact that we, like the rest of you, have been stuck mostly at home, waiting for Covid to go away. I have always loved New Year's because it feels so much like a fresh start. The possibilities are endless. We make new goals and resolutions, and our hopes are high.
So, take a deep breath and say a prayer for a better year to come. God is still God. His plan is still on track. And there's nothing in all the universe that can happen to change that.
God bless & have a Very Merry Christmas!
More pics...
First family get-together upon arrival in California 
Lunch with my good friend, Donna (before the ban on
outdoor dining)
Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
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| Cat-proof Christmas Tree. Sophie decorated it all by herself! |
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| Building a gingerbread house for Christmas |
